Right, so Prada’s been killing it lately, especially with those re-edition bags, you know? The 2005, the 2000… they’re *everywhere*. And yeah, they’re gorgeous. But lemme be real, my bank account cries just *thinking* about dropping seven-hundred-and-fifty quid on a bag. Like, I could pay my rent with that, or, y’know, buy a whole lotta groceries. Priorities, people!
Which brings us to the glorious world of dupes. Basically, “dupe” just means a knock-off, right? Not necessarily a *fake*, pretending to BE Prada (that’s a whole other legal can of worms), but a bag that captures the vibe, the *aesthetic*, without the insane price tag. We’re talking about those sling bags, those mini crossbody bags that are just… chef’s kiss.
Now, finding a *good* Prada sling bag dupe is an art form, lemme tell ya. You don’t want something that looks like it was made outta cardboard and screams “I’m cheap!” You want something that at least *looks* like it could hang out with the cool kids. I mean, there are tonsss of options on the high street and online, but the quality can be hit or miss.
I saw one the other day – can’t remember where now, probably Asos or maybe even SHEIN (don’t judge, we’ve all been there) – that was *kinda* close. The nylon-ish material was…okay. The shape was alright-ish. But the hardware? Oof. It looked like it would break if you breathed on it too hard. And that’s the thing – it’s the little details that make or break a dupe. The stitching, the zipper, the overall feel.
